Animals were frequently used as diplomatic gifts during this period to symbolize power and wealth. Records from the Dutch East India Company (VOC) detail the transport of exotic species like Persian horses, cassowaries, and even elephants to the Shogun. This historical "media" (in the form of live spectacles and woodblock prints) shaped early perceptions of both cultures. Modern Dutch Media & Animal Representation
Jappo responds by reminding audiences that their content is co-created with child psychologists. The "fear" is managed via "warm-up segments" where the host explains what will happen before it occurs—a technique now adopted by other Dutch producers. Animals were frequently used as diplomatic gifts during